massive

adjective

ˈma-siv How to pronounce massive (audio)
Definition of massivenext
1
as in heavy
having great weight a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move

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2
as in huge
unusually large the massive statue took up most of the small yard

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3
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence

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Recent Examples of massive You’re always getting blindsided by massive, earth-shattering events. — Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 In Los Angeles, the previous protests involved a massive flashpoint near City Hall and the Metropolitan Detention Center. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Just in curb weight, the Peugeot E-T16 undercuts the Hyundai Ioniq 5N by a massive 1,312 lb (595 kg) while packing 175 more horsepower. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Dimon’s remarks keep JPMorgan’s massive balance sheet in mind. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for massive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
  1. heavy
  2. huge
  3. magnificent
  4. hefty
  5. gigantic
  6. epic
  7. enormous
  8. glorious
Adjective
  • The conversations remained cordial, despite vehement disagreements at times, with Talarico and the voters engaging in polite small talk before delving into, at times, heavy topics.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The mayor before that, Bill de Blasio, had pledged to eliminate the rides on day one of his administration but abandoned the crusade after heavy opposition from unions and a media blitz involving actor Liam Neeson.
    — Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of heavy
Adjective
  • Tre Tyus called up from practice squad, the big punt block at the end was huge, and the guys came together and found a way to win.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Video also appears to show a drone striking a huge bridge in the city.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of huge
Adjective
  • James, along with Sawitskas and his pals, want the carousel to be restored to its original glory, a magnificent, gleaming merry-go-round that inspired Disney to dream.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Opposite the magnificent eighteenth-century Grand Théatre, the 150-room Regent Grand perfectly mirrors the aristocratic elegance of this lovely city, thanks to the exquisite interiors of designer Jacques Garcia.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of magnificent
Adjective
  • Despite the hefty reservation payments, the Roadster is unlikely to become a major revenue source for Tesla.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The situation is similar for business owners cashing out and executives with hefty stock compensation packages, and for employees at firms that have gone public in recent years.
    — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hefty
Adjective
  • The Board leverages the visual engagement potential of a gigantic iPad with the appealing tactility of board games.
    — Kevin Cortez, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • M'Baku is the leader of the Jabari tribe, a Wakandan community that worships a gigantic white gorilla deity.
    — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of gigantic
Adjective
  • Cue the lovelorn weeping in the rain set to composer Roger Goula’s supple string score, and before us, a sweeping love epic bursts alive with real pain.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer for The Magician’s Nephew premiered in front of a full Imax theater in the AMC at Lincoln Square, revealing a first look at Gerwig’s bombastic, epic spectacle.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its nuclear reactor gives it enormous endurance without needing to surface or snorkel to operate diesel engines.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of enormous
Adjective
  • And proving that great beauty knows no age, Olivia Colman made a glorious case for embracing the gray.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Until this glorious fall Saturday afternoon gave way to the hints of early evening, Indiana football — once the losingest team in all of college football — hadn’t tasted their ordinary helping of defeat for 666 days.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of glorious

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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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